Being assigned race number 13 is considered to be unlucky for cyclists. At least, it used to be back in the “old school” racing days. To combat the number’s alleged unlucky vibes, many riders would attach the number upside down on their jerseys and bikes. While most riders aren’t all that worried these days, you…
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February: Time to check in on your 2025 goals
January is done and dusted. One month of 2025 has flown by already! Have you set yourself any big cycling goals yet? Looking back, I had a very successful 2024. I hit both my distance and elevation gain targets. I put in decent performances at both the Tour de Brisbane and the IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns…
All good things must come to an end…
You may or may not have seen the news by now. If not, let me get you up to speed. The Ironman Group recently sold FulGaz to a competing virtual cycling app, Rouvy. Ironman did not include any FulGaz staff in the deal so around a week ago, the entire FulGaz team (myself included) were…
And so 2024 draws to a close…
Wow! Another year is drawing to a close (and closing in fast here in Australia). I know I’ve been a little bit “missing in action” here recently, but I’ve had to reprioritise a few things. Circumstance, you know? I’m hoping I can get back into the swing of regular posts again in 2025. As for…
(not a) Mid Year Update
On the weekend I was thinking to myself; I must post a half-yearly update. Six months have gone by already so it’s about the right time. But wait! I soon realised I needed to flip the calendar, and it’s actually AUGUST already! That’s not six, but SEVEN months of 2024 down, and now into the…
Cairns 70.3 Bike: Race Recap
What a day! That’s my second goal race of the year done and dusted, and another result I can be truly proud of. Our team placed 9th in the Men’s Relay* and 1st of the VTO teams! * For some reason, our Mixed Relay team was entered into the Men’s Relay, but we weren’t too…
Two Wheels with TC 